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PENN URGES UNION IN LOUISVILLE MINISTERIAL RANKS (Photo portrait of Rev. I Garland Penn. Jr.) President of Inter-Denominational Ministerial Alliance Makes Earnest Plea in Suggestive Program* * * * *In an Emancipation address before a large audience at 5th Street Baptist Church in January, Rev. I Garland Penn, Jr., pastor of the Jackson St., M. A. Church, President of the Interdenominational Ministers Alliance made a strong plea for the union of ministers of the various denominations in Louisville and while confined to his home from injury received in an automobile accident last Friday, he again wrote in support of union for publication in the Leader, and follows: "Some time ago an appeal was made for a united Negro ministry back of every movement that stood for the advancement of the Colored race and humanity at large in the city of Louisville. Some have welcomed the suggestions made, others have attempted through Denominational prejudice to ridicule the idea thus becoming pessimist of the worst sort as to the outcome of any plan of union that might bring together at least once a month the Colored ministers of the city and vicinity, to discuss those items which are for the welfare of the race and city in which we live. In face of all that has been said, I still believe that the heart of the Negro Industry in our great city rings true to the call of union in effort and strength, in supporting those issues that mean to lift the race morally, financially and spiritually. For the benefit of those who have asked how it can be done, I am suggesting the following: Let a "Commission of Five" from each Alliance form a 'Joint Commission', to work out organization plans, Constitution and By-Laws for one meeting each month under the call of "The Louisville Colored Ministerial Association." The said plan drawn up by "Joint Commission" to be ratified by each Alliance. THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION 1. Conservation oft Negro Womanhood and Manhood 1. By getting men and women to accept Jesus Christ as ,Master' of their lives. 2. To unite with a Christian Church. 3. To stand firmly for clean thoughts clean speech and clean living. 4. To read the Bible and pray daily. 5. To give money systematically for Christian work. 6. To accept and perform faithfully some definite duty in church, Sunday School and other Religious Organizations. 7. Moral protection of Negro womanhood. 2. [Conservation?] of Negro Health 1. Proper sanitary conditions int he housing of Negro folks. 2. United co-operation with State Board of Health Program. 3. Hospitals in Louisville as they relate to the Negro. 4. Backing the Medical Society in its effort to establish a Research Laboratory. 5. Investigation into social service activities among Negroes.3. Conservation of Negro Business and Professional Life. 1. Support of Negro Banking Institutions. 2. Negro Insurance Company, doing business in every Negro home. 3. Supporting of all kind of legitimate Negro business. 4. Patronizing Negro Physicians, Dentists and Pharmacists. 4. Conservation of Negro Education 1. For a better and larger Simmons University. 2. Efficient Colored High School and Public School System. 3. Larger appropriations for Negro education. 4. Urging the city to provide playgrounds and recreation centers to offset some of the evils, physical and moral, that effect the Negro race. 5. Urging the value of courses of popular lectures, illustrated and otherwise. 5. Solidarity of Race Back of Negro Press 1. Colored newspaper in every Negro home. 2. Negro Press Day in every Negro Church. 6. Solidarity of the race back of campaign for Delinquent Colored Girls' Home. This is just a brief outline of some items that demand the support of a united ministry. No matter if you are a Baptist of a Methodist or what not, every minister of Color in the city of Louisville can get behind such a program. But first we must disembowel ourselves of hate and prejudice. The ministry must realize that the problem of boosting the race at large rests within the bounds of a United Ministerial leadership in Louisville.
MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR COL. CHARLES YOUNG
BORAH SAYS GOVERNENT SHOULD STAND TRIBUTE TO COL. YOUNG
PRESIDENT HARDING'S
TOMORROW AGAINST LYNCHING
Whole Nation Mourns I Death of Stage Idol Who Collapsed In Detroit
1000 PAY RESPECTS AT MASONIC TEMPLE

PENN URGES UNION IN LOUISVILLE MINISTERIAL RANKS (Photo portrait of Rev. I Garland Penn. Jr.) President of Inter-Denominational Ministerial Alliance Makes Earnest Plea in Suggestive Program* * * * *In an Emancipation address before a large audience at 5th Street Baptist Church in January, Rev. I Garland Penn, Jr., pastor of the Jackson St., M. A. Church, President of the Interdenominational Ministers Alliance made a strong plea for the union of ministers of the various denominations in Louisville and while confined to his home from injury received in an automobile accident last Friday, he again wrote in support of union for publication in the Leader, and follows: "Some time ago an appeal was made for a united Negro ministry back of every movement that stood for the advancement of the Colored race and humanity at large in the city of Louisville. Some have welcomed the suggestions made, others have attempted through Denominational prejudice to ridicule the idea thus becoming pessimist of the worst sort as to the outcome of any plan of union that might bring together at least once a month the Colored ministers of the city and vicinity, to discuss those items which are for the welfare of the race and city in which we live. In face of all that has been said, I still believe that the heart of the Negro Industry in our great city rings true to the call of union in effort and strength, in supporting those issues that mean to lift the race morally, financially and spiritually. For the benefit of those who have asked how it can be done, I am suggesting the following: Let a "Commission of Five" from each Alliance form a 'Joint Commission', to work out organization plans, Constitution and By-Laws for one meeting each month under the call of "The Louisville Colored Ministerial Association." The said plan drawn up by "Joint Commission" to be ratified by each Alliance. THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION 1. Conservation oft Negro Womanhood and Manhood 1. By getting men and women to accept Jesus Christ as ,Master' of their lives. 2. To unite with a Christian Church. 3. To stand firmly for clean thoughts clean speech and clean living. 4. To read the Bible and pray daily. 5. To give money systematically for Christian work. 6. To accept and perform faithfully some definite duty in church, Sunday School and other Religious Organizations. 7. Moral protection of Negro womanhood. 2. [Conservation?] of Negro Health 1. Proper sanitary conditions int he housing of Negro folks. 2. United co-operation with State Board of Health Program. 3. Hospitals in Louisville as they relate to the Negro. 4. Backing the Medical Society in its effort to establish a Research Laboratory. 5. Investigation into social service activities among Negroes.3. Conservation of Negro Business and Professional Life. 1. Support of Negro Banking Institutions. 2. Negro Insurance Company, doing business in every Negro home. 3. Supporting of all kind of legitimate Negro business. 4. Patronizing Negro Physicians, Dentists and Pharmacists. 4. Conservation of Negro Education 1. For a better and larger Simmons University. 2. Efficient Colored High School and Public School System. 3. Larger appropriations for Negro education. 4. Urging the city to provide playgrounds and recreation centers to offset some of the evils, physical and moral, that effect the Negro race. 5. Urging the value of courses of popular lectures, illustrated and otherwise. 5. Solidarity of Race Back of Negro Press 1. Colored newspaper in every Negro home. 2. Negro Press Day in every Negro Church. 6. Solidarity of the race back of campaign for Delinquent Colored Girls' Home. This is just a brief outline of some items that demand the support of a united ministry. No matter if you are a Baptist of a Methodist or what not, every minister of Color in the city of Louisville can get behind such a program. But first we must disembowel ourselves of hate and prejudice. The ministry must realize that the problem of boosting the race at large rests within the bounds of a United Ministerial leadership in Louisville.
MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR COL. CHARLES YOUNG
BORAH SAYS GOVERNENT SHOULD STAND TRIBUTE TO COL. YOUNG
PRESIDENT HARDING'S
TOMORROW AGAINST LYNCHING
Whole Nation Mourns I Death of Stage Idol Who Collapsed In Detroit
1000 PAY RESPECTS AT MASONIC TEMPLE